Flirting
Flirting
Flirting (/ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/) is a social and sexual behavior involving spoken or written communication, as well as body language, by one person to another, either to suggest interest in a deeper relationship with the other person, or if done playfully, for amusement.
Etymology
The English word flirt has its origins in the old French word fleureter, which means "to (try to) seduce" by the dropping of flower petals, that is, "to speak sweet nothings". This is a metaphor, the comparison being to the petals falling from the flowers and the sweet words spoken by the lover.
Related Terms
- Seduction: The process of deliberately enticing a person to engage in some sort of behavior, frequently sexual in nature.
- Courtship: The period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage.
- Teasing: To playfully annoy or pester.
- Romance (love): The emotional feeling of love between two people.
- Body language: The process of communication through sending and receiving wordless (mostly visual) cues between people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flirting
- Wikipedia's article - Flirting
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